"The Royals, as expected, bolstered their roster Wednesday by reinstating pitcher Gil Meche and infielder Josh Fields from the 60-day disabled list while also recalling catcher Lucas May from Class AAA Omaha.

The moves came on the first day that Major League rules permit active rosters to expand from 25 to 40 players.

The Royals cleared space on their 40-man organizational roster by transferring pitcher Luke Hochevar and outfielder David DeJesus from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. Players on the 60-day list do not count against the 40-player limit.

Transferring Hochevar, 26, is purely an administrative move since he has already missed more than 60 days because of a sprained right elbow. He is expected to rejoin the active roster next week after completing his rehab assignment at Omaha.

DeJesus, 30, is recovering from surgery to repair a right thumb injury suffered July 22 at New York. He is eligible for reinstatement on Sept. 21.

Meche, 31, rejoins the club as a reliever after choosing not to undergo shoulder surgery viewed as necessary to withstand the rigors of starting. He allowed one run and two hits in 4 2/3 innings over three appearances at Omaha."